“This summer, I studied at the University of Ghana in West Africa and spoke to numerous Africans who considered the U.S. to be overtly racist in public policy. Hajmalick Ndiaye, a Nigerian studying at the University of Ghana, put it most bluntly when he said, “Bush, Clinton and the rest [of American politicians] don’t care about us blacks and browns.”

Despite the hatred that many West Africans feel for American politicians, many still hold a common admiration, if not envy, for American culture. Just moments after Ndiaye’s outwardly hate-filled comments towards American power, I gave him an Adidas sweatband that didn’t leave his arm for the next week.” [Source]

There is a very real split between sentiment. Abhorrence for our power and government, but love for our culture. Any similar experiences or thoughts?